Assistant Director of Graduate Enrollment, Hazelip School of Theology and Lanier Center for Archaeology - Graduate Enrollment

Position Summary:
The assistant director of graduate enrollment supports the recruitment and enrollment efforts for the Hazelip School of Theology and the Lanier Center for Archeology at Lipscomb University. This role is responsible for engaging prospective students, building partnerships, and executing recruitment strategies in alignment with institutional goals. This position serves as a key point of contact for applicants, guiding them through the admissions process from initial inquiry to enrollment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Execute strategic recruitment and enrollment efforts for all graduate programs in the Hazelip School of Theology and Lanier Center for Archeology.
• Represent Lipscomb at graduate fairs, churches, ministry events, corporate events, and community functions; includes occasional travel and evening/weekend work.
• Coordinate and participate in on-campus and virtual events such as information sessions, campus visits, and interviews.
• Build and maintain relationships with prospective students by providing personalized guidance throughout the admission process.
• Serve as a liaison between prospective students and faculty, staff, and alumni to facilitate meaningful connections and program insight.
• Build strong working relationships with faculty in the Hazelip School of Theology and Lanier Center for Archeology
• Effectively communicate through email, phone, text, and virtual platforms to nurture leads and respond to inquiries in a timely manner.
• Use CRM tools (e.g., Slate) to manage student records, track recruitment metrics, and execute communication plans.
• Develop and maintain pipelines through partnerships with undergraduate institutions, local businesses, churches, professional organizations, and community groups.
• Support special initiatives and enrollment campaigns in coordination with the admission and marketing teams.
• Maintain accurate records, uphold confidentiality, and represent the university professionally at all times.

Job Related Skills:

• Effective presentation skills and excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent networking and interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships
• Skills in database management and record keeping
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to manage positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to maintain a light travel schedule for recruitment meetings, college/church visits, career fairs, and conferences
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to identify and resolve issues promptly

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required
• Preference for candidates with 2+ years of sales, marketing, or recruiting experience
• Preference for candidates with ministry/theology/biblical archeology background